Comments on: Now what for Brian Urlacher?http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/20/now-what-for-brian-urlacher/
ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.comSun, 02 Aug 2015 18:47:01 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.com/By: snikerbotloothttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/20/now-what-for-brian-urlacher/#comment-2416558
Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:39:32 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1847795#comment-2416558cry me a river, the guy has made millions. to be able to walk away from 2 mil is a luxury
]]>By: wnstonchillhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/20/now-what-for-brian-urlacher/#comment-2416313
Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:57:30 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1847795#comment-2416313is is like a “girlfriend/boyfriend” break-up!
Neither side wants to take the blame for the ending of the relationship and both sides take everything personal thus, you have the typical, I love you one day to I hate you the next, taking place. If the Bears’ brass had simply NOT worried about giving a counter offer and left it at that, this wouldn’t even be a conversation right now. The Bears and Brian Urlacher both know that his playing days are about over, and the Bears understood that it would be in their best interest to bring their team LEADER back for another year to help with morale and putting the defensive pieces together for the future. Unfortunately, most teams don’t have the luxury of paying $3 Million for a players leadership ability, only. It was a necessary move by the Bears, they just handled the End of Urlacher Era the wrong way, and in turn, Urlacher has hurt feelings because he’s given his heart and soul to this organization for the past 14 years and his pride is hurt.
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Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:32:22 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1847795#comment-2416232This is Olin Kreutz all over again; should have taken the check and retired with dignity.

I don’t think Urlacher is going to end up anywhere else, but like Kreutz he won’t last very long in a new system. I’d set the over/under at 8 games and take the under.

]]>By: granadafanhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/20/now-what-for-brian-urlacher/#comment-2415979
Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:10:30 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1847795#comment-2415979If he can just swallow his ego, he’ll play somewhere else. It’s a shame that the business side of the NFL comes to play, but it is what it is. Much much much better players than Urlacher such as Rice, Montana, Favre, White, Manning were either traded, released or let go in their careers. He’ll live.
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Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:49:55 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1847795#comment-2415909From reading a majority of the posts (and there were hundreds) concerning this whole Urlacher issue it’s clear that most of the posters have never played either div I college level or pro sports. At a certain level the physical abilities even out and the mental issues become more important. I don’t know where Urlacher stood in the locker room or with his teammates but if he was a leader in that sense this will cause a great deal of turmoil among the returning Bear players. Yes I know the NFL is a business first but the business is about winning and if the locker room is lined up against the management and the new coach 2013/14 will be a lousy year to be a Bear fan.

The Bears owners might not care as all the Soldier’s Field tix are sold whether the Bears go 10/6 again or wind up at 4/12 this year but it’s not a good way to start a rebuild year with a new coach.

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Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:22:07 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1847795#comment-2415817Geez he’s gonna look wierd in another team’s uniform.
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Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:42:36 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1847795#comment-2415681Sad business deal for a future H.O.F.er.Happy times can resurface, Brian.
Just call up our head scout. His name is Brett.
Just imagine. You’ll be slamming ShAaron down again & finally knockin that punk Cutler to the ground (no redshirt practices).
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Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:39:18 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1847795#comment-2415672I’m sure Brian Urlacher will be just fine. I find it difficult to feel bad for someone who has made millions of dollars playing a sport.
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Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:13:51 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1847795#comment-2415615Hey – there’s always Paris Hilton
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Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:05:21 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1847795#comment-2415594I think Brian will sign somewhere. For how much and will he get more than the Bears will offer him is the question.

Sure, anyone would give him league minimum. But with a bum knee.. on the end of his career… more than 2 mil? I don’t know.

I hope so for Brian’s sake. Likable guy, and he’ll always be a Bear. Thanks for the great plays, Bri. See you in Canton.

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Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:40:21 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1847795#comment-2415542Come to Philly Brian. We would love your leadership on the field, locker room, etc.. I go to Chicago a lot for work and I am sure the average Bear’s fan is livid right now. You deserved better. You will get 3 million somewhere with an option for year if you hit incentives. We did Dawkins dirty and we will always regret it, always! He came back with pride and retired an Eagle but it was a huge black eye for Lorie and Banner. Our organization as a whole took a step back. Good luck, I hope you find a good home this year!
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Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:36:09 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1847795#comment-2415536Minnesotablizzard…exactly which vikings qb or qb’s did favre help??
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Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:30:10 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1847795#comment-2415523I think the Vikings would be interested simply because they’d like to have a real division rivalry without having to win any championships.
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Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:17:34 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1847795#comment-2415495There were no incentives on the 2 million offer they tried to ask for incentives Bears said no. 2 years 5-6 mil for urlacher or 2 million a year to some random nfl journeyman. they should of let him finish his career a Bear, we haven’t had a player like that for some time.
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Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:10:19 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1847795#comment-2415479Pissing contest with management, especially for old vets never goes in the player’s way….
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Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:02:29 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1847795#comment-2415439Brian Urlacher has always been about Brian Urlacher. I think 2 million with incentives was a fair deal for a guy who made tons of money from the Bears and the Chicago media. He was good, great in fact: But, he is greedy, aloof, and basicly no friend of the Fans………..
]]>By: ijahruhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/20/now-what-for-brian-urlacher/#comment-2415406
Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:43:32 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1847795#comment-2415406Part of the problem is these athletes contracts are public knowledge. I really wish the business side wasn’t such a media magnet. When Sunday at 1pm comes around I really don’t care how much Tom Brady makes. All pro athletes make an incredible amount of money and sometimes reading them acting like they are being disrespected for being offered “only” 2 million a year is sickening. At least he didn’t pull a Ty Law and say he has too feed his kids.
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Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:30:37 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1847795#comment-2415382Urlacher, your’e a liability out there. Just retire before embarrassment ensues.
]]>By: chi01townhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/20/now-what-for-brian-urlacher/#comment-2415370
Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:25:15 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1847795#comment-2415370Urlacher thinks he is the Bears and
even tho he cant play no more he can still take 5.5 million dollars home for playing only 7 and a half games. I like ALL of Emery’s decisions. GO EMERY GO
]]>By: gtodriverhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/20/now-what-for-brian-urlacher/#comment-2415296
Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:48:33 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1847795#comment-2415296The Bears only have 5 draft picks for 2013.

They now have no one to start at MLB, and no real back up.

Which makes getting the best MLB in the draft critical to them. Which means they might have to move up in the draft – which will further reduce their draft picks.

Maybe an extra $1 mil might have made sense…

That’s their problem. As Minnesota Blizzard posted – I would think that Brian has enough value for the Vikings to bring him in – both for his on field abilities and his mentoring to young members of the defense and his ultimate replacement.

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Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:45:47 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1847795#comment-2415291At the end of his Sirius convo last night he said it wasn’t about the money? How is it not about the money? You’ll play for 5.5mil a year but not for 2? You’ve been overpaid for the last two years. Good luck trying to get the money you want
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Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:24:36 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1847795#comment-2415265zn0rseman says: Mar 21, 2013 12:00 AM

Ray Lewis was a liability on the field for the last several years and Urlacher has played fairly well and has meant more to his team. Doesn’t seem right that Lewis, a guy with loads of infamy off the field, should end his football days with a statue in Baltimore while Urlacher gets tossed out out of Chicago.

Lewis was a 2-time DPOY in both 4-3 and 3-4 alignments,and ended his career as a 2-time SB Champion. Urlacher doesn’t have those credentials,so he gets no trophy,and gets unceremoniously discarded. Infamy or not,Lewis’ career has been far better than Urlacher’s. Lewis has his own coaching tree!

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Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:57:45 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1847795#comment-2415249Ha. This is the guy who said “I don’t care what the fans or media think. They don’t know what they’re talking about.” And also spent an entire season answering every question with one word answers. Then what does he do when he feels hurt by the Bears??…..run to the media to get sympathy from fans. Sorry, Brian. Your best days are behind you…and this fan has moved on too.
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Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:45:21 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1847795#comment-2415243nothing against urlacher at all. a true great. but why bring up ray lewis. and to say he was a liability shows you know nothing about football. yes he did slow down but for the most part he played his position well. best of luck to urlacher and go ravens
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Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:57:54 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1847795#comment-2415224It seems like everyone is kicking his butt for simply stating he’s not going to play for the same rate that Moise Fakou is playing for . . . He deserves that much …

I can see Urlacher going to the Raiders , Titans, Falcons , Jets, or Jaguars .

Its a no brainer that the man is at the tail end of his career, however, that doesn’t mean that he can’t play . In the right situation anyone’s career can be extended , and with this chip on his shoulder it just might rejuvenate him for a few years yet .

]]>By: GrossmanDaSexCannonhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/20/now-what-for-brian-urlacher/#comment-2415215
Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:18:09 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1847795#comment-2415215All you idiots who are saying that no team is going to give him more need to shut up. There’s always a team willing to overpay.

-Bills fan

]]>By: fuglyfloriohttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/20/now-what-for-brian-urlacher/#comment-2415214
Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:17:37 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1847795#comment-2415214This is the sad end that comes to most NFL players … even the great ones. His skills are diminished as is his worth. He has to decide if he’ll take a what’s on offer from other teams … or leave that money on the table and retire with dignity. Truth is it’s hard to see anyone passing on a few million dollars … knowing that this kind of money will never come their way again. Good luck Brian Urlacher.
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Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:45:17 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1847795#comment-2415199He’s going to regret his decision soon, unfortunately.
]]>By: chi01townhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/20/now-what-for-brian-urlacher/#comment-2415195
Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:09:06 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1847795#comment-2415195For 2 million dollars I will work a different job everyday of the week
and STILL play MLB for the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Urlacher is greedy
]]>By: Rick Spielman is a Magicianhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/20/now-what-for-brian-urlacher/#comment-2415115
Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:50:19 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1847795#comment-2415115If he wanted to play for the Bears, he should have accepted their offer. No other team is going to give him more than $2 million for one year.
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